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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Iphigenia Among Taurians.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. "Ion": What does Creusa put her baby boy in?
(a) A basket.
(b) A bassinet.
(c) A blanket.
(d) An ark.

2. "Iphigenia among Taurians": In Iphigenia's dream, what do Orestes and Pylades try to take from the temple?
(a) The priestesses.
(b) The sacrifices.
(c) The gifts.
(d) The idol.

3. "Iphigenia among Taurians": Which goddess does Iphigenia serve?
(a) Athena.
(b) Artemis.
(c) Aphrodite.
(d) Demeter.

4. "Ion": At the beginning of the play, what action of Apollo's does Hermes describe?
(a) Rape.
(b) Waging war.
(c) Birth.
(d) Playing the lyre.

5. "Ion": What does Creusa put with the baby boy?
(a) A letter.
(b) Some gold.
(c) Some jewelry.
(d) Some of her possessions.

Short Answer Questions

1. "Ion": Who tries to get Creusa to kill Xuthus and Ion?

2. "Iphigenia among Taurians": Whom did Apollo want to stop when he told Orestes and Pylades to take the item from the temple?

3. "Hippolytus": What is Artemis the goddess of?

4. "Iphigenia among Taurians": Where will Iphigenia take the two men to clean them and help them escape?

5. "Iphigenia among Taurians": Which goddess appears and prevents the king from killing Iphigenia and Orestes?

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